David Beckham has been something of a sartorial hero for ‘metrosexuals’ and even many ‘traditional’ guys for ages. 

There’s a great article in the Salt Lake Tribune (of all places!) featuring some soundbite worthy comments on his sense of style.  I’ll kick things off with my favorite; a pointed observation on the sad state of most American men’s choice in clothing:

Most men here, even stylish ones, like their pants three sizes too big and their shirts big and billowy, he says. American males are eager to be comfortable and to appear laid-back.

(as a more svelte guy myself I can suggest two solutions: find a tailor, and visit American Apparel, a store that understands the difference between ’small’ and ‘medium’)

Next up; his grooming habits:

Beckham is often all about being put together, touting the benefits of facials and manicures, and admits to shaving his body and highlighting his hair.

His ability to be a fashion chameleon, trying several different styles is also admired in the article:

He has cultivated an eclectic style, wearing everything from tight Armani suits to deconstructed jeans to flashy rhinestone-encrusted tracksuits.

Most of the time, Beckham’s look is wearable and contemporary. Regular guys can envision themselves in the types of graphic T-shirts and blazers Beckham wears around town, Kornberg says. The Jean Paul Gaultier sarong Beckham sported on a beach vacation is ”less understandable” to the nonfamous.

They also make a great point about men who worry about appearing gay by wearing sexier styles:

Beckham wears body-conscious pants and shirts unbuttoned to the navel, things many American men, who are more ”nervous about their heterosexuality,” would reject on principle. (Maybe they should look to his marriage with the coolly beautiful Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, and a fashion icon herself, if they want reassurance that, yes, many women do like this look.)

Amen to that. 

Finally, an excellent summary of the whole article:

‘Beckham’s here to show us not to be scared,” says Daniel Biloett, men’s fashion expert for About.com. ”It’s OK to look this great.”

Read all about it here.

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